A History of Humanitarianism.
250 years of prosperity in America has brought about the world’s most charitable philanthropists. Andrew Carnegie set the pace.
A Child’s Birth Should Not Dictate Their Destiny.
250 years of American learning celebrates Horace Mann, the pioneer of the public education system.
The Ongoing Great Experiment – America at 250.
After two and a half Centuries, America is still going strong. Unity in diversity bring us all together in a cause for self-governance that respects the one and benefits us all.
The Leadership of George Washington.
George Washington stayed with his men, suffering the same privations they suffered, setting a course for American democracy.
Power Up!
A 15-year-old girl from Florida, a pen pal from Ethiopia and an energy source that could change the world. Meet Hannah Herbst, the young genius behind “The Beacon.”
Eleanor Roosevelt, Lioness of the White House.
At a time when the First Lady was expected to be a silent and supportive partner, Eleanor Roosevelt made her voice loud and clear as an advocate for the underserved.
Climb the Tallest Mountain You Can Find!
The life of mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mt. Everest and first full-time employee of REI.
A Family Trip and a Good Night’s Rest.
How a road trip with his family inspired Kemmons Wilson to create one of the country’s most recognizable hotel chains.
The Pigeon that Saved 194 Soldiers During World War I.
In the absence of clear battlefield communications, signal corps used carrier pigeons to deliver critical information to commanders. 100,000 of these fine-feathered heroes served in WWl.
The Bus Driver who Makes the Ride the Best Part of Kids’ Day.
Curtis Jenkins drives his big yellow bus to and from Lake Highlands Elementary in Dallas, Texas. Along the way, he teaches his charges how to be responsible, kind and generous — and rewards their good behavior to reinforce the lesson.
‘Couldn’t’ was Never in his Vocabulary.
Kayleb Wagner is breaking football records and pushing beyond athletic barriers. Meet the young man with one arm who looks forward to a challenge.
A One-time 13-Year-old Olympic Prodigy, Donna de Varona is Still Making Waves.
From swimming superstar to women’s rights advocate, the co-founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation is making sure all girls are given an equal chance in sports.
The Big Brother Behind Adam Sandler.
All of us start somewhere. For Adam Sandler, the confidence to stand up in front of an audience came from years of sharing a bedroom, and a life, with his older brother.
Behind the Broken Smiles: USA Hockey Honors One of its Own with the Gold.
When Team USA won an improbable gold medal in hockey after a 46-year drought, players carried two young children onto the ice for the celebration photo. Who were these toddlers, and why did they mean so much to the team?
Recognizing and Relieving Suffering.
How a young doctor survived a Nazi labor camp and went on to pioneer medical equipment and procedures that relieve the suffering of thousands of patients.
